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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1891
Page
11
New Haven reports Yale delivers light practice and studies signals before traveling to Springfield for the big game. Harvard backers float odds 10 to 7, later revised to 10 to 8, while Yale supporters raise confidence and lineups are announced for Hampden Park.
Allegheny Athletic Association football eleven prepares for a Saturday showdown with Cleveland kickers after a 14 to 1 defeat to Western University at Exposition Park. Several top players will be missing, with substitutes ready to compete and calls for consolidation with East End firms.
Wilson McHarg of Bloomfield writes to defend recent football league decisions. He says protested goals in the Bloomfield Pittsburg match were mishandled and criticizes Mr. Smith’s refereeing as rank. He argues the goal was foul and urges reconsideration.
The writer closes by emphatically denying any plot to undermine the Pittsburg team, asserting the integrity of coverage and fairness in reporting.
Dayton players insist they won against the Three A's with a 10 to 6 score after arguing over a late touchdown. A.U. Camp and Dayton appeals cite Walter Camp ruling in Dayton favor, while Three A's claim a 6 to 6 tie at finish.
The National Cross-Country Association of America held a star chamber meeting at the Arena to address expulsion from the AAU list of allied members. A committee was appointed to confer with the AAU to seek mutual understanding on cross-country running. The proposal to require two month pre-entry for championship races was defeated. A boxing tournament was set for February 4 and 6.
Captain Comiskey talks with Bid McPhee but the second baseman again refuses to sign. The Cincinnati club seeks certainty and may seek another player if McPhee cannot commit. The team wants second base secured and calls for a clear yea or nay.
In St Louis on November 1% the rumor that President Soden of the Boston League club met with Von der Ahe to seal a peace between the Rescue and Association is denied. Soden was not in the city nor expected. President Williams of the Chicago Association club was there for business on the new club but opposes any compromise.
Weather affected the races with heavy footing. Odette won the seven furlongs ahead of Gywda and Litthe Minnie. Glenlochy led the mile with Florimore second and Enola third. Uncle Sim captured five furlongs with Dr Hill second and Ailiquion third. Banquet won the mile with Never second and Lepanto third. Busteed led five furlongs with Mable Glenn second and Glosterer third. Glenmond won seven furlongs followed by Longstride and Brown Charlie.
President Thompson announced the Gloucester Race Track will shut down on November 28 following the Court of Errors ruling that poor selling was illegal. He cited the many horsemen and attendants at the track who need time to relocate their operations.
Parkeesburg reports Strong Boy the Point Pleasant owned pacer has been entered in 16 free-for-all paces on the grand circuit. The horse, noted for the best world record for his age this summer, may join the Saulsberry string at Pleasanton, California. Strong Boy’s time is 22.
Pennsylvania division of the League of American Wheelmen announced the election of Chief Consul Samuel A. Boyle of Philadelphia, with D. K. Trimmer of York as Vice Consul and J. J. Van Nort of Scranton as Secretary and Treasurer. Eleven officers and representatives were named from Philadelphia and other cities, with a light vote turnout from a 20,000 member base. The tally was counted by F A from Philadelphia and H C Wallace and B P Connolly of Scranton.
Wun Lung topped the field to win the Derby at the Eastern Field Trial Club event. Details on date and venue are not fully readable in the clipping.
At High Point North Carolina last Monday English setter Wun Lung born February 19 1890 white with black head and owned by N T Harris Hurstbourne Farm Ky won first money in the Members Derby Interstate Field Trial at ten months old Then second money in the Open Derby two days later and third money in the United States Field Trial Derby at Bicknell Indiana He is the only dog to run in two successive Derbys the youngest puppy in a field trial and the only winner of Derbys in successive years His courage style endurance speed and bird sense are noted.
John T. Griffin of Brain tree, Mass., defeated James F. Larkin of Jersey City in four lively rounds for the featherweight championship and a $2,500 purse at Olympic Club New Orleans. Griffin dominated with powerful body punches, knocking Larkin down twice in the fourth round as the referee counted him out after ten seconds.
Yale eyes another win as teams prepare for Thanksgiving clashes across the Midwest and East. Princeton, Cornell College, and Indiana Normal School headliners join Yale Princeton and Chicago University on holiday schedules.
Iris confirms the Homewood spring running meet is a go. Breeders and owners discuss Derby winners and horses such as Macbeth Jacobin Robespierre Dollikins Castaway 11. The piece notes various racing figures, forthcoming lectures, and a Philadelphian gambler, with speed feats by Kin Kee and others and stock moves to California and Garfield Park.
The Telegram reports George Miller prepared to head to Cuba while Marx Baldwin predicts baseball clubs endure as long as newspapers run. Reports mention Arthur Whitney joining local teams and tensions rise over skittish spins about indoor baseball and other league movements across Terre Haute and Kansas City connections.
A Shanghai semi official dispatch reports improved conditions after foreign powers intervene. Chinese authorities have arrested leaders of the Kalao Hui secret society and intensified crackdowns on criminals linked to attacks on foreigners in Hunan and nearby provinces.
St Petersburg bureau of Cologne Gazette reports Finance Minister Vishnegradsky warns if France abandons him he will seek German aid. He has alerted the Empire Council. Baron de Morenheim, Russian ambassador in Paris, had a lengthy talk with the German Foreign Affairs Secretary in Berlin.
Reports cancel a Russia France alliance plan as baseless. M de Giers will travel from St Petersburg to Paris then Berlin with family awaiting him in Wiesbaden. His aim is to exchange views to consolidate European peace, not to seek concessions in Monza Paris or Berlin.
A morning collision on the Bosporus between the Rugby and the Eddelthorpe left the Eddelthorpe at the bottom. The Russian embassy launch saved many lives. Three sailors remain missing and the Eddelthorpe’s captain is dead.
Ottawa telegrams report the Canadian Government ready to boost the Atlantic mail subsidy to 1,000,000 if needed. Approval appears mixed with caution about being bluffed into higher terms. Observers urge a careful inquiry and consider approaching the British Government.
The Irish Catholic claims a scheme is active in many parts of Ireland, including this city, to recruit young men into secret societies banned by the church and law. It alleges the effort blocks constitutional home rule by nonviolent means.
The Heichsanzeiger reports Emin Pasha has arrived at Sangoro north of the Albert Folward Nyanza in East Africa. He is joined by his former Wadelsi troops and has won several engagements.
Lexpos reports on the case of Prince George of Wales with typhoid fever now in its tenth day. The illness has caused weakness and nervous prostration disproportionate to other symptoms, prompting concern.
Excitement fills the city as New York Court declares Morris E F Moses bankrupt and authorizes him to wind up affairs. Citizens are urged to visit the bankrupt clothing sale at 646 Liberty Street for men youth boys and children suits overcoats and pants, touted as unmatched in mercantile circles.
A long roster of guests checked into Monongalia hotels yesterday including John Pierce Jackson George T. Bishop D. and Piercett visitors from Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia New York and Baltimore. Names span W. N. Kremer and many others amid arrivals in Pittsburgh area hotels with multiple travelers from major cities. The compiled list reflects broad regional circulation and busy lodging.
Ex-sheriff McCandless is in New York. George B. Hill went East last night. M. J. Kennedy of Scottdale was in Pittsburg. E H Goodwin and party went to Philadelphia. Winfield Scott of Steubenville is registered at the Anderson. Various businessmen and officials, including J. C. Roe, K F Hopwood, and J B Scott, are stopping or visiting at the Duquesne and Monongahela rooms. Jock praises heavy passenger traffic. Scott attends the State Board of Charities meeting in Philadelphia.
Pittsburg residents checked into New York hotels on November 12 including H. M. and Brunswick Mrs. Harding J. B. Hartman N. BE. Mathews E. F. Nolam J. Rush W. E. Scott C. W. Wattles G. T. Holliday J. W. Holson A. S. McCandless C. G. Ricketson Rev. F. Rauf M. J. Simm and Hie M. Wathen among others at multiple hotels.
A Cincinnati telegraph report notes limited local coal supply and no lasting coal pool. Officials cite high prices, many traders, and seasonally low demand, with rising imports from the North and South and potential price increases if weather worsens.
United States Weather Bureau notes for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio call for showers and southerly winds, warmer trend. West Virginia to be generally fair with southeasterly winds and near stationary temperatures. Saturday looks mostly fair. Temperature readings show a maximum around 41 and a minimum near 21 with no precipitation recorded.
River notes report a rising water stage in Louisville with 4 feet 4 inches in the canal 5 feet on the falls and 6 feet 8 inches at the rock bottom. Departures listed include Cincinnati Fleetwood Carruliton Big Kanawha Evansville and J F Udil.
River rising many feet with varying gauges from 2 feet 3 inches to 7 feet 5 inches and falling. Departures noted from Bedford Pillarburg Cairo Natchez and Meuri for Arkansas City and New Orleans as weather remains cloudy cold and cool with no warmer temperatures.
A curious Boston Fourth of July incident shows a man climbing the State House fearing harm from others while seeking spectacle. The piece then warns against counterfeit Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract and extols its health benefits for dyspepsia stomach trouble hemorrhoids debility and nursing mothers endorsed by European and American medical circles.
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